Registered Nurse - OR

McLendon Leadershi; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership in Bakersfield, California is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse. This position involves providing essential care during surgical procedures by scrubbing, circulating, and ensuring asepsis in the operating room.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in perioperative nursing, experience with EHR systems like Epic, and the ability to manage surgical supplies efficiently. Nurses with operating room experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating room environments is required.
• Must demonstrate expertise in surgical nursing procedures.
• Ability to manage sterile supplies and equipment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs during operations.
• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields.
• Administer medications as directed by the surgical team.
• Document patient care using EHR systems.

Skills

Perioperative nursing expertise

Surgical procedures experience

Vital signs monitoring

Sterile field maintenance

EHR documentation

Tools

Epic

Job description

Overview

The Operating Room Nurse provides care during surgical procedures. They scrub, circulate, and ensure asepsis in general ORs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in perioperative nursing and surgical procedures, with experience in OR settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Manage inventory of surgical supplies.

This role is essential for surgical patient care. Nurses with operating room experience are invited to apply for this Operating Room Nurse position.